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March 28th, 2012 - 12:17 pm § in grunge, in your corner, popular, recent posts

Did Playing a Bully in ‘Harry Potter’ Series Warp Actor Who Now Faces Two Years Jail Time?

Playing a bully for six years - and being known as the enemy of the beloved teenage magician, Harry Potter, may have warped the young actor who played Vincent Crabbe in the "Harry Potter" series. He has been sentenced to two years in prison.[...]

March 26th, 2012 - 9:35 am § in grunge, in your corner, popular, recent posts

In a Bad Position: My Ideas Aren’t Respected By My Boss

Constance (daughter): "My dad's been making monsters since before I was born...I had an idea that very easily could have cut our patterning time in half, but Dad shot me down without even giving me a chance...He just doesn't want to listen." Cleve: "I'm the first guy who's always open to new innova[...]

March 21st, 2012 - 9:35 am § in fighters, grunge, in your corner, recent posts

In A Bad Position: Recognize When You’re In An Unwinnable War

The truth is, we can't always get out of a bad position. When the war you're waging is unwinnable, it's best to know that sooner, rather than later.[...]

March 19th, 2012 - 9:17 am § in grunge, in your corner, popular, recent posts

In A Bad Position: Horse Steps On His Foot – Man Punches Horse – Gets Disqualified

Sometimes, tapping out is your best option. Know when it's time to admit that you're wrong. Landon broke the "don't mistreat the horses" rule. Instead of tapping out, Landon said (to three men who love horses): "I'm not upset that I did that. I did it for the right reason."[...]

March 14th, 2012 - 10:00 am § in grunge, in your corner, recent posts

In A Bad Position: Asked For A Raise – Whole Team Replaced

When it comes time to negotiate for an increase in pay, it's wise to know how much you're willing to risk. Take the case of the Pittsburgh Power AFL football team. The team requested a significant increase in pay per game. They rejected management's much lower counter-offer (just hours before the aw[...]

March 12th, 2012 - 9:17 am § in grunge, in your corner, popular, recent posts

In A Bad Position: When Someone Says ‘Just sign my signature for me’

When someone says 'Just sign my signature for me', you're not being trusted, you're being set up. The person might be setting you up innocently. But on the other hand, are you willing to take that risk? There's a word for breaking this rule. It's called forgery.[...]

March 8th, 2012 - 7:25 pm § in grunge, in your corner, recent posts

In A Bad Position: When Someone Asks You to Lie

How do you handle situations where people (your co-workers or boss) are purposely putting you in a bad position by asking you to lie for them? Someone mentioned white collar crime to me yesterday. He said that he liked to help people who had been victimized at work to prevent them from having their [...]

February 9th, 2012 - 9:35 am § in fighters, grunge, guests, popular, recent posts

Dropping In: A guide to visiting an MMA gym

When you are visiting another gym, you are always representing your style and your own school. Be courteous, respectful and gracious and the school you visit will not only appreciate you, but they will welcome you back for future visits.[...]

February 7th, 2012 - 9:17 am § in fighters, grunge, recent posts

Women’s MMA in the Olympics? Strikeforce Fighters Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey Respond

At a recent roundtable discussion open to the press, someone who sounded like Gareth A. Davies, ESPN MMA analyst, asked Strikeforce champion Miesha Tate and her opponent, Ronda Rousey, who is an Olympic bronze medalist in Judo, a question regarding whether they thought the sport of mixed martial art[...]

February 6th, 2012 - 4:55 pm § in grunge, in your corner, popular, recent posts

Cyberbullying: Are Jerks the Future of the Internet? (infographic)

What is it about being anonymous or far away that encourages mean-spirited or downright evil behavior from people? I really do believe that people get on their computers to vent their frustrations on people that they believe won't strike back (infographic).[...]

February 6th, 2012 - 9:17 am § in fighters, grunge, recent posts

Samurai Raccoon Meets Samurai Katana from NatGeo’s ‘Fight Science’

Discipline and diligence combine to make scary little Samurai Raccoons. Hang onto your straw hat, he's about to unsheath his sword. Samurai Katana from the National Geographic show Fight Science - I love this "Fight Science" show from NatGeo.[...]

February 3rd, 2012 - 12:17 pm § in grunge, in your corner, recent posts

In Your Corner: What old beliefs and habits do you need to give up?

Being taken advantage of Advertising on Lucky Strike cigarettes poster says, “20,679 Physicians say ‘Luckies are less irritating’ and ‘It’s toasted’ and ‘Your throat protection against irritation against cough’.” This ad reminds me of old movies.[...]

February 1st, 2012 - 12:17 pm § in funny, grunge, in your corner, recent posts

Doggie Tweets: Gate left open. Still in yard. #justsaying

Here's a dog that can be trusted when his owner forgets and leaves the gate open. Integrity: Do you do what you say you're going to do--even when no one is looking?[...]

January 30th, 2012 - 3:31 pm § in funny, in your corner, recent posts, stay young from the inside out

Why me? First, sitting pretty on a fence. Next, trying not to get kicked in the face by a pointy shoe.

Are you having one of those days, when everything you try, just doesn't work out? Recovering from another one of your exploits, when things just go horribly wrong, can range from laughing it off to having a good cry to being really angry or frustrated.[...]

January 28th, 2012 - 7:04 pm § in funny, grunge, in your corner, recent posts

“Pack your bags. We’re going on a guilt trip!”

Sometimes, guilt tripping other people is funny. Sometimes, it's bullying. It depends on what happens when you don't give in to the demands of the person who is trying to make you feel guilty for doing something that they don't want you to do. [...]





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